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The Sun, 1939-12-27

1939-12-27-001

HAPPY NEW YEAR/
Vol. 17—No. 9
NORTH CANTON, STARK COUNTY, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1939 —EIGHT PAGES
$1.50 PER YEAR
CITY OFFICIALS TAKE POSTS MONDAY
Many Changes Apparent ,
From News Review of 1939
New Uniforms For High School Band, Hunting, Auto, and
Motorcycle Accidents, State Basketball Championship,
Opening of New Theatre, Business and Church Anniversaries Now In The Past '
"J Hereby Resolve—"
New Year's resolutions for the most part are made and
quickly broken. However, here are two that should be made
and kept by every true American. Each such good citizen
should say to himself or herself somewhat as follows:
"I am not an ingrate. I am not unmindful of and I do
appreciate most sincerely the great sacrifice made by those
gallant gentlemen, the founders of this country, who fought
that I, among other things, might have the privilege of casting my ballot.
"Therefore, I most solemnly vow that I will register for
voting at the proper time and appointed place, and that come
rain or snow or sleet or wind or storm, I will go to the polling
booth on election day to exercise my right as an American
citizen to vote for men whom I consider will best represent
me and my fellow-citizens at Washington and at the State
capital.
"I am going to let my representatives know that I am a
a king—my vote gives me that royal prerogative—that unless they do something constructive in the way of cutting
waste and easing the taxburden, the other kings and myself
in m,y Congressional district and state are going to band together to see to it that they go hunting for jobs the very
first time we can get a crack at them through the ballot box."
If every loyal American will make these two resolves
and rigidly carry them out, our beloved America will be blessed with government such as it never has known before. Cut
this out and paste it in your hat or write it on your cuff: "A
Democracy gets the kind of government its citizens demand."
Activity on Political Front
There is much activity on the domestic political front.
The hopefuls are busy as bird dogs as time marches on and
the convention dates come nearer.
On the Democratic side, handsome Paul McNutt, ex-governor of Indiana, ex-High Comm|issioner of the Philippines, is
well out for the nominatioiivllis friends claim.he has the support of everyone from the President down. But again, the political experts generally consider the McNutt drive as much
ado about very little. Many of his backers' claims of high political endorsement have been vehemently denied by the supposed endorsers. .And it is said that Jim Farley's opinion of
McNutt is below zero. Farley, a man who makes and keeps
legions of friends, commands the Democratic machine. It is
difficult to see how any man he opposed could possibly get
the necessary nominating votes.
On the Republican side of the fence, the Dewey-for-Pres-
ident movement is getting underway; is well organized and
and being aggressively pushed. But the political experts don't
give the young prosecutor much of a chance. It is thought
that men high in the party, such as potent Herbert Hoover,
feel that he hasn't yet had enough experience, and that his
views on big policies aren't well enough known. He has a far
better chance for the Vice-Presidential nomination. At the
moment, the odds seem to favor the nomination of some man
long experienced in public office. A considerable group backs
minority leader McNary, regardless of the fact that he comes
from such a politically insignificant state as Oregon—a tough
obstacle to overcome.
Doin The Big Apple
An apple a day is good for anyone, especially if it keeps
the doctor away. But when our good Government starts in
to feed free apples to 4 million needy people through relief
agencies in nearly all states, and keeps up the process of buying millions of bushels of surplus apples every month at a
price of about 70 cents a bushel, the inquiring public wonders why. It really does seem that they are putting up pretty strong opposition to the other owners of land who grow
plums, cherries, grapes, citrus fruits, and even vegetables,
big as pumpkins and as lean as celery.
Our Agricultural department has been given the go-sign
on control of all crops, but does that mean, that a few party
chiefs in Washington are going to centralize the processes of
eating, as cited in the case of apples? The Agricultural department would say no—and it would be correct, because it
lias picked out very many other "surplus commiodities,"
which are being backed up with food stamps as extra gifts
to persons on relief rolls. The plan is spreading rapidly and
is one of the many ways individual responsibility and initiative are being undermined.
Great Britain's Answer
England's reply to Germany's mine and submarine warfare against her shipping has been to stiffen her terms of
blockade—she has announced that any ship carrying 25 per
cent or more German goods may have her cargo seized. Obvious plan is to wreck Germany's foreign trade and further
weaken her economically.
However, all isn't smooth sailing. The neutral nations—
including some which are actual or potential friends of the
allies—have vigorously protested. These nations include Japan (which threatened reprisals against British Asiatic
shipping), Italy, Holland, Belgium, Russia and the Scandinavian group. And the U. S. has sent Britain a mild protest
warning her that we will rryaintain our high seas rights. On
top of that, Germany announced that if Britain held to the
new plan, Nazi submarines would feel justified in sinking
neutral ships transporting British made goods.
In the meantime, loss of British shipping continues. The
Admiralty has frankly been amazed by the effectiveness of
the Nazi mine attack—it apparently hadn't believed that destruction on such a scale could be accomplished by Germany's minor naval forces. But, in spite of that, England
undisputably rules most of the seas.
In a few short days we'll bid
farewell to the year 1939 and wel
come in another year, 1940.
Whether it be with misgivings, due
to the present European situation,
or with a feeling of hope, due to
present business trends, what
would be more appropriate than to
glance behind us and see what has
happened during the year which
is drawing to a close.
Going back through the files it
is apparent that many changes
have taken place. There have been
many heartaches.Sirid much happiness throughout the year. Summed up, here is presented some of
the highlights of the year as given
in our columns. Some of this may
still be vivid in your minds while
other items may have been forgotten. In either case, do you recall
these?
December 31 — Funeral services
for Mrs. Ira Sheets, who died on
Wednesday, Dec. 28.
January 11—Reformed and Lutheran churches elect church officers for 1939.
January 17—Ralph Young reelected as branch manager of the
local Citizen's Building and Loan
bank in North Canton.
January 17—Fire Chief Joseph
Smith taken to Mercy hospital for
emergency treatment.
January 22—Death rings last
alarm for Joseph Smith, who succumbed at Mercy hospital from
heart malady.
January 23—Eagles hold open
house in their new home on Portage street extension.
January 25—Seventeen women
and twelve girls complete first
aid course.
January 26—High school band
appears in concert wearing new
uniforms for first time.
February 1—Thirteen local business places change closing date
from Thursday to Wednesday afternoons.
Februarv 3-4-5—Annual winter
show of Stark County Rabbit
Breeders' association held in Cashner garage. Over 700 persons attend.
February 4—Stark County Literary league tournament held here.
February 7—Erection of first
new type home known as "dri-bilt"
by Ramsey Lumber company in
eight actual working hours.
February 13—Local merchants
launch "Bargain Day" sale.
February 22 — Harry Mohler
named fire chief to fill vacancy
caused by death of Joseph Smith.
February 24—Fourteen young
men leave to attend 14th annual
young men's conference in Dayton.
February 25 — Vikings defeat
Hartville 18-17 to annex first
county championship since 1932.
February 28 — Announcement
made by George A. Delis, district
manager of A. G. Constant theater
circuit, of theater to be built in
North Canton by Mohler brothers.
March 4—Vikings defeat Clinton
in sectional tourney at Kent to
qualify for district meet.
March'6—Off the assembly line
this day came the 5,000,000th
Hoover sweeper.
March 8—Funeral services held
for Mrs. William B. Evans.
March 9-11—Vikings defeat Po
land and Hudson in district tourney to become eligible for state
tournament.
March 12-19—Greentown Methodist church observes 100th anniversary.
March 15—Three local students,
Harriet Wise, Ann Wolf, Fred
Dahler announced as winners in
the County Legion essay contest.
March 18—North Canton Vikings edge Sandusky St. Mary's
24-23 in State tournament to become State champions.
March 24—Annual Father-Son
banquet held at Community building with Jimmy Aiken as guest
speaker.
April 10—City council investigating possibilities of second park
site near West Park boulevard.
April 13—Becher Sport goods
has 10th anniversary.
April 17 — Hummel's observe
17th anniversary.
April 18—Funeral services held
for Levi A. Stoner, former Stark
county educator.
April 20—Girl's glee club wins
state championship.
April 21—North Canton's first
dog show held.
April 24 — William Willaman
named by city council to position
of park superintendent succeeding
M. W. Reiter, who retired.
May 11—Music festival held at
high school featuring groups which
took riart in the various contests.
May 18—Girl's glee club takes
second place in national contest
held at Anderson, Ind.
Mav 15—Wesley Leibtag, Richard Kintz, Tom Hurlburt, named
by Legion to attend Buckeve Boys'
state at Columbus.
May 19—Martha Jane Oberlin
wins national honors as snare
drummer in competition at Indianapolis.
May 21—Baccalaureate services
held for 71 graduatig seniors.
May 31—High school given certificate by North Central association of Colleges and Secondary
schools.
June 2-3—Band carnival held at
high school with six bands supplying music.
(Continued on page eight)
Library Will
Have Art
Exhibition
Works of W. Harry Gothard,
Former North Cantoni.e,
Acclaimed in Art Circles, to
Be Displayed
Next week will be homecoming
for a local youth who left this
community some years ago with a
strong ambition to succeed backed
by talent that brings him back to
North Canton as a recognized mas
ter in his field.
The results of his work since: he
left will also be brought back ,by
him for all to see for beginriiifc
next Tuesday, Jan. 2, at noon,
there will be on display in the art
galleries of the local library, many
of the paintings that have won far
W. Harry Gothard, wide acclaim in
the field of art.
Harry, as he was known to
his friends while still a student
in the North Canton schools, left
for the east after graduation, and
there took up art in the art school
of the art students league in New
York. His talent caught the eye
of officials at the Cincinnati Art
academy and he was given for two
years in succession the Louise In-
galls scholarship, which enabled
him to further his studies.
While a student at the Cincinnati academy, his work soon made
him a standout, and many honors
came his way. At the present time
he is instructor of Saturday morning- classes at the Cincinnati Art
museum and assistant in the restoration department of the safl.e
institution,
One of his pictures, "Portrait of
Betty" exhibited in June of 1931,
while he was still a student, was
purchased for the Cincinnati Museum collection by the Martin G.
Dumler fund and three years later
at the Philadelphia Annual, his invited paintings were given favorable mention by Jewel of the New
York Times.
According to critics, his paintings reveal a sense of solidity and
a fine interpretative ability.
In search of material for his
work, Gothard, in 1936, spent the
entire summer painting in Mexico.
He returned with a score of canvasses, reflecting the brilliance of
Mexican landscape and several of
his works exhibited since then, have
caught the fancy of art followers.
His paintings have been exhibited in the Philadelphia Academy of
Fine Arts' annual in 1933 and by
invitation in 1934; the Corcoran
Biennial, Washington, D. C. 1935;
Art Institute of Chicago, 1935; and
also in Dayton, Indianapolis, Columbus and Cleveland. He has been
represented in collections in Long
Island, Flushing, New York City,
Princeton, Detroit, Chicago, and
Dallas.
His also was the job of designing the murals in Lunken airport
at Cincinnati, Western Hills
School, and the city hall.
He is the son of Mrs. Ida Gothard of Edgewood street.
The exhibition is being sponsored by the North Canton library
and the members of the staff
hope that everyone will take advantage of this opportunity to see
the works of a hometown boy.
To Induct
Mayor New
Year's Day
Oaths of Office To Be Taken
Monday b y Candidates
Who Won Out in November Elections
a
7 Injured as
Car Hits Tree
Swope to Attend
Basketball Clinic
Will Discuss Fundamentals at
Mount Union Thursday
Ray Swope, whose North Canton high school quintet copped the
state "B" title last season, will
discuss basketball fundamentals as
a nart of the Mount Union College basketball clinic to be held on
the Mount Union campus December 28.
The Mount Union physical education department, headed by
coaches Robert Wright and Harry
Geltz, has arranged a program of
addresses and open forums to cover the various phases of the cage
game. The clinic will open at Memorial hall, 2 p. m., Thursday and
will close with an "M" Club meeting in the evening.
Fundamentals, foul shooting,
held balls, types of defense, and
tvpes of offense, will be presented
to returning Mount Union graduates by former Mount men who
are now in Ohio's coaching ranks.
Other coaches who will speak
before the gathering include Philip Heim of Canton Timken Technical High school, Leroy Raber of
Kenton High school, Wallace Glen-
right of Sandusky High school,
Corl Zimmerman of Akron Garfield, Al Beach of Columbiana
High school, and Lowell Lamb, of
State Street Junior High school of
Alliance. |
Group Returning Home From
Waynesburg Gamie Crash
Christmas celebrations in several Hartville homes were forgotten following the serious injuries
of a group returning home from the
Waynesburg-Hartville game shortly before midnight Friday.
Investigating officers reported
that a car driven by Jesse J. Knox,
32, of Jefferson avenue, Hartville,
ran off the road after rounding a
curve and struck a tree.
Knox sustained injuries to his
left arm and back and lacerations
of the face, hands, legs, shoulder
and one eye.
Passengers in the car also taken
to Mercy hospital following the
crash included William Knox, 9,
injuries to both legs, head lacerations and a skull injury; James
Knox, 7, possible concussion and
shock; Richard Domer, 13, injuries
to left leg and back.
Orville Robinson, 26, 1788 Shaw
avenue, Akron, lacerations and a
chest injury; Howard Slabaugh, 19,
Suffield, possible fracture of jaw,
neck, shoulder, and body abrasions
and Frank Royer, 19, Mopadpre,
possible fractured nose, facial lacerations and back injury. James
Knox appeared to be the most
seriously injured of the group.
Injuries were also sustained by
Mrs. Benjamin Bollinger when the
car driven by her son skidded on
the icy pavement. Mrs. Bollinger
received cuts about the face and
hands, and body bruises. Her son
was uninjured.
Thanks-FrleVds
CARL SPONSELLER
Engineers Elect
Taggart Rites
Are Conducted
To my friends, I who have been
confined to my bed for the past
year, wish to sincerely thank my
many friends, and all the churches
for their constant remembrance of
me through the year, as well as
during this holiday season.
The hundreds of cards, many
clusters and baskets of cut flowers, numerous growing plants and
other remembrances that have
been sent to me, have given me
comfort and joy.
Although not always able to see
those who called, I have been and
am deeply appreciative of their interest.
Each and every individual kind
thought and inquiry has carried |
its message to my heart.
Ben J. Long
Hoover Group Names Officers For Coming Year
Hoover Engineers' club composed of members of the Engineering
department of the Hoover company, conducted their annual election of officers at a recent meeting.
Officers for the year 1940 are
W. M. Harding, president; S. W.
Pollock, secretary; R. D. Hoover,
treasurer; E. F. Duckworth, N. S.
Holl and H. B. White, nominating
committee; B. J. Buchtel, H. A.
Shumaker, E. R. Swann, budget
committee; and C. W. Traut, publicity.
Chairman for the January and
February meetings will be J. S.
Hildebrand assisted by F. L. Hoare
and F. A. Martin.
o
CINEMA CLUB BANQUETS
Costonia Man Father of Mrs.
George H. Rose of Here
Funeral rites were held last
Monday afternoon for Jehu Henry
Taggart, 94, Costonia, from his
country home, with the Rev. F. O.
Wise of the First Presbyterian
church, and Rev. Tarr of the historic Brays Chapel Methodist
church officiating.
Mr. Taggart was one of the oiliest residents of Jefferson county,
having lived in Costonia his entire lifetime. He was born in an
old tavern which was situated on
the north bank of the mouth of Is
land Creek, May 17, 1845.
During his lifetime Mr. Taggart
saw the Ohio Valley grow from a
densely wooded river bank, inter-
spersed with farm and wood lots
and small towns which catered to
the tall steamers that paced the
river with their sweating slaves
and heavy cargoes.
The deceased was widely known
in and around Toronto and up until a few years ago carried on nis
dealing in butter and egg products
in that city. He was one of the
oldest members of the Presbyterian church of Toronto.
Surviving are two daughters,
Mrs. George H. Rose of North
Canton and Sarah Taggart of the
home. Also surviving are one niece,
Mrs. Harriet McMillin and two
grandsons, Mervin and Harry Lee,
all of Costonia.
On Monday morning, January 1,
1940, at 10:30 a. m. North Canton
elected office holders will meet in
the council room of the city hall
where they will be sworn into office, positions they are assured of
for the next two years.
To be inducted as the new mayor
of North Canton is the honor of
Guy W. "Casey" Price, who swept
into office in the November elections by a wide margin over his
two rivals, present mayor Frank
Evans and L. Earl Waltenbaugh.
At the same time that Price goes
into office, other members of the
governing bodies of the community
will also be sworn into their respective offices.
At the helm of the financial part
of the city business will be Lester
Firestone, a newcomer in the political ranks. He also was placed
in his position by a good majority
of votes.
Two men who have Served i the
community long and faithfully'wUU
again hold their present posUjiLtLmM
One is Ray A. Bachtel, marSPJS
and the other, Lester BraucheKr!
city clerk. Both were given the\l
ovewhelming support of the townspeople.
Making up the city council wil^
be Orrin Gill, John Shook, Loga:
Becker, Albert Baab, John B
Smith, and Howard Zengler. Of
these men, Zengler is the only
newcomer to the ranks, all the
others serving in a like capacity
at the present time. Zengler was
elected to fill the vacancy left by
Earl Waltenbaugh, mayoral candidate.
On the other civic body, the
board of trustees of public affairs,
two will be returned to their same
position while another makes his
first appearance as a member of
tho board. Holdover members are
Leo Kolp and Walter McElroy
while Carl Sponseller is the new
office holder. He fills the vacancy
left by Weyman Werstler.
o
Seek to Raise
$20,000 Bond
Green Township Attempts To
Enlarge Fire Department
Plans to raise $20,000 in bonds
for a Greentownship fire department at Greensburg have been
submitted to the township trustees
to apply for the bond.
In a meeting held recently, Sidney Wellock, Coventry fire chief,
explained the advantages of a rural fire department and stated
that it would decrease insurance
rates on Greentownship property.
It was also pointed out in the
meeting that the expense would
not be for salaries but would be
more for the upkeep of equipment.
A bond would raise the tax rate
rate about seven tenths of a mill
according to those in charge.
Greensburg already has a volunteer department with Marion Baab
as chief. They also have two cisterns for water supply in case of
fire.
ALUMNI TO DANCE
Serai-Formal Affair to be at Case
Mansion Thursday Evening
Case mansion in Canton will be
the scene of the annual alumni
dance sponsored by the Senior Hi-
Y club on Thursday evening, Dec.
28.
The semi-formal affair gets under way at 9 p. m. and lasts until
1 a. m. with Harvey Decker's orchestra playing for dancing.
The dance is open to others than
just alumni and tickets may be secured at the Community building,
any Hi-Y member, or at the door.
Retiring Mayor
Skating's Good!
Turkey Dinner ajt Lutz Ranch For
December Meetinc;
Members of the North Canton
Cinema club enjoyed a turkey dinner at the Lutz ranch at Navarre
last Tuesday evening.
Following the dinner, the balance of the evening was spent socially.
The club's next regular meeting
will be held at the home of Mr.
| and Mrs. Kenneth Smith of Wise
street, on January 5.
Now is a good opportunity to
try out that pair of ice skates
Santy deposited in your stocking
Christmas eve for according to all
reports the lakes and ponds in this
area are in fine condition.
Many of the local followers of
this king of winter sports who
have been out to Lake O'Springs
say that it is ideal for skating and
are taking advantage of the vacation period to get in their share of
fun.
For those who are unable to get
away from town, they will find the
swimming pool also being used for
skating. As is" the usual practice,
enough water was left in the pool
to freeze over and provide a really
smooth surface.
FRANK M. EVANS

HAPPY NEW YEAR/
Vol. 17—No. 9
NORTH CANTON, STARK COUNTY, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1939 —EIGHT PAGES
$1.50 PER YEAR
CITY OFFICIALS TAKE POSTS MONDAY
Many Changes Apparent ,
From News Review of 1939
New Uniforms For High School Band, Hunting, Auto, and
Motorcycle Accidents, State Basketball Championship,
Opening of New Theatre, Business and Church Anniversaries Now In The Past '
"J Hereby Resolve—"
New Year's resolutions for the most part are made and
quickly broken. However, here are two that should be made
and kept by every true American. Each such good citizen
should say to himself or herself somewhat as follows:
"I am not an ingrate. I am not unmindful of and I do
appreciate most sincerely the great sacrifice made by those
gallant gentlemen, the founders of this country, who fought
that I, among other things, might have the privilege of casting my ballot.
"Therefore, I most solemnly vow that I will register for
voting at the proper time and appointed place, and that come
rain or snow or sleet or wind or storm, I will go to the polling
booth on election day to exercise my right as an American
citizen to vote for men whom I consider will best represent
me and my fellow-citizens at Washington and at the State
capital.
"I am going to let my representatives know that I am a
a king—my vote gives me that royal prerogative—that unless they do something constructive in the way of cutting
waste and easing the taxburden, the other kings and myself
in m,y Congressional district and state are going to band together to see to it that they go hunting for jobs the very
first time we can get a crack at them through the ballot box."
If every loyal American will make these two resolves
and rigidly carry them out, our beloved America will be blessed with government such as it never has known before. Cut
this out and paste it in your hat or write it on your cuff: "A
Democracy gets the kind of government its citizens demand."
Activity on Political Front
There is much activity on the domestic political front.
The hopefuls are busy as bird dogs as time marches on and
the convention dates come nearer.
On the Democratic side, handsome Paul McNutt, ex-governor of Indiana, ex-High Comm|issioner of the Philippines, is
well out for the nominatioiivllis friends claim.he has the support of everyone from the President down. But again, the political experts generally consider the McNutt drive as much
ado about very little. Many of his backers' claims of high political endorsement have been vehemently denied by the supposed endorsers. .And it is said that Jim Farley's opinion of
McNutt is below zero. Farley, a man who makes and keeps
legions of friends, commands the Democratic machine. It is
difficult to see how any man he opposed could possibly get
the necessary nominating votes.
On the Republican side of the fence, the Dewey-for-Pres-
ident movement is getting underway; is well organized and
and being aggressively pushed. But the political experts don't
give the young prosecutor much of a chance. It is thought
that men high in the party, such as potent Herbert Hoover,
feel that he hasn't yet had enough experience, and that his
views on big policies aren't well enough known. He has a far
better chance for the Vice-Presidential nomination. At the
moment, the odds seem to favor the nomination of some man
long experienced in public office. A considerable group backs
minority leader McNary, regardless of the fact that he comes
from such a politically insignificant state as Oregon—a tough
obstacle to overcome.
Doin The Big Apple
An apple a day is good for anyone, especially if it keeps
the doctor away. But when our good Government starts in
to feed free apples to 4 million needy people through relief
agencies in nearly all states, and keeps up the process of buying millions of bushels of surplus apples every month at a
price of about 70 cents a bushel, the inquiring public wonders why. It really does seem that they are putting up pretty strong opposition to the other owners of land who grow
plums, cherries, grapes, citrus fruits, and even vegetables,
big as pumpkins and as lean as celery.
Our Agricultural department has been given the go-sign
on control of all crops, but does that mean, that a few party
chiefs in Washington are going to centralize the processes of
eating, as cited in the case of apples? The Agricultural department would say no—and it would be correct, because it
lias picked out very many other "surplus commiodities,"
which are being backed up with food stamps as extra gifts
to persons on relief rolls. The plan is spreading rapidly and
is one of the many ways individual responsibility and initiative are being undermined.
Great Britain's Answer
England's reply to Germany's mine and submarine warfare against her shipping has been to stiffen her terms of
blockade—she has announced that any ship carrying 25 per
cent or more German goods may have her cargo seized. Obvious plan is to wreck Germany's foreign trade and further
weaken her economically.
However, all isn't smooth sailing. The neutral nations—
including some which are actual or potential friends of the
allies—have vigorously protested. These nations include Japan (which threatened reprisals against British Asiatic
shipping), Italy, Holland, Belgium, Russia and the Scandinavian group. And the U. S. has sent Britain a mild protest
warning her that we will rryaintain our high seas rights. On
top of that, Germany announced that if Britain held to the
new plan, Nazi submarines would feel justified in sinking
neutral ships transporting British made goods.
In the meantime, loss of British shipping continues. The
Admiralty has frankly been amazed by the effectiveness of
the Nazi mine attack—it apparently hadn't believed that destruction on such a scale could be accomplished by Germany's minor naval forces. But, in spite of that, England
undisputably rules most of the seas.
In a few short days we'll bid
farewell to the year 1939 and wel
come in another year, 1940.
Whether it be with misgivings, due
to the present European situation,
or with a feeling of hope, due to
present business trends, what
would be more appropriate than to
glance behind us and see what has
happened during the year which
is drawing to a close.
Going back through the files it
is apparent that many changes
have taken place. There have been
many heartaches.Sirid much happiness throughout the year. Summed up, here is presented some of
the highlights of the year as given
in our columns. Some of this may
still be vivid in your minds while
other items may have been forgotten. In either case, do you recall
these?
December 31 — Funeral services
for Mrs. Ira Sheets, who died on
Wednesday, Dec. 28.
January 11—Reformed and Lutheran churches elect church officers for 1939.
January 17—Ralph Young reelected as branch manager of the
local Citizen's Building and Loan
bank in North Canton.
January 17—Fire Chief Joseph
Smith taken to Mercy hospital for
emergency treatment.
January 22—Death rings last
alarm for Joseph Smith, who succumbed at Mercy hospital from
heart malady.
January 23—Eagles hold open
house in their new home on Portage street extension.
January 25—Seventeen women
and twelve girls complete first
aid course.
January 26—High school band
appears in concert wearing new
uniforms for first time.
February 1—Thirteen local business places change closing date
from Thursday to Wednesday afternoons.
Februarv 3-4-5—Annual winter
show of Stark County Rabbit
Breeders' association held in Cashner garage. Over 700 persons attend.
February 4—Stark County Literary league tournament held here.
February 7—Erection of first
new type home known as "dri-bilt"
by Ramsey Lumber company in
eight actual working hours.
February 13—Local merchants
launch "Bargain Day" sale.
February 22 — Harry Mohler
named fire chief to fill vacancy
caused by death of Joseph Smith.
February 24—Fourteen young
men leave to attend 14th annual
young men's conference in Dayton.
February 25 — Vikings defeat
Hartville 18-17 to annex first
county championship since 1932.
February 28 — Announcement
made by George A. Delis, district
manager of A. G. Constant theater
circuit, of theater to be built in
North Canton by Mohler brothers.
March 4—Vikings defeat Clinton
in sectional tourney at Kent to
qualify for district meet.
March'6—Off the assembly line
this day came the 5,000,000th
Hoover sweeper.
March 8—Funeral services held
for Mrs. William B. Evans.
March 9-11—Vikings defeat Po
land and Hudson in district tourney to become eligible for state
tournament.
March 12-19—Greentown Methodist church observes 100th anniversary.
March 15—Three local students,
Harriet Wise, Ann Wolf, Fred
Dahler announced as winners in
the County Legion essay contest.
March 18—North Canton Vikings edge Sandusky St. Mary's
24-23 in State tournament to become State champions.
March 24—Annual Father-Son
banquet held at Community building with Jimmy Aiken as guest
speaker.
April 10—City council investigating possibilities of second park
site near West Park boulevard.
April 13—Becher Sport goods
has 10th anniversary.
April 17 — Hummel's observe
17th anniversary.
April 18—Funeral services held
for Levi A. Stoner, former Stark
county educator.
April 20—Girl's glee club wins
state championship.
April 21—North Canton's first
dog show held.
April 24 — William Willaman
named by city council to position
of park superintendent succeeding
M. W. Reiter, who retired.
May 11—Music festival held at
high school featuring groups which
took riart in the various contests.
May 18—Girl's glee club takes
second place in national contest
held at Anderson, Ind.
Mav 15—Wesley Leibtag, Richard Kintz, Tom Hurlburt, named
by Legion to attend Buckeve Boys'
state at Columbus.
May 19—Martha Jane Oberlin
wins national honors as snare
drummer in competition at Indianapolis.
May 21—Baccalaureate services
held for 71 graduatig seniors.
May 31—High school given certificate by North Central association of Colleges and Secondary
schools.
June 2-3—Band carnival held at
high school with six bands supplying music.
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Library Will
Have Art
Exhibition
Works of W. Harry Gothard,
Former North Cantoni.e,
Acclaimed in Art Circles, to
Be Displayed
Next week will be homecoming
for a local youth who left this
community some years ago with a
strong ambition to succeed backed
by talent that brings him back to
North Canton as a recognized mas
ter in his field.
The results of his work since: he
left will also be brought back ,by
him for all to see for beginriiifc
next Tuesday, Jan. 2, at noon,
there will be on display in the art
galleries of the local library, many
of the paintings that have won far
W. Harry Gothard, wide acclaim in
the field of art.
Harry, as he was known to
his friends while still a student
in the North Canton schools, left
for the east after graduation, and
there took up art in the art school
of the art students league in New
York. His talent caught the eye
of officials at the Cincinnati Art
academy and he was given for two
years in succession the Louise In-
galls scholarship, which enabled
him to further his studies.
While a student at the Cincinnati academy, his work soon made
him a standout, and many honors
came his way. At the present time
he is instructor of Saturday morning- classes at the Cincinnati Art
museum and assistant in the restoration department of the safl.e
institution,
One of his pictures, "Portrait of
Betty" exhibited in June of 1931,
while he was still a student, was
purchased for the Cincinnati Museum collection by the Martin G.
Dumler fund and three years later
at the Philadelphia Annual, his invited paintings were given favorable mention by Jewel of the New
York Times.
According to critics, his paintings reveal a sense of solidity and
a fine interpretative ability.
In search of material for his
work, Gothard, in 1936, spent the
entire summer painting in Mexico.
He returned with a score of canvasses, reflecting the brilliance of
Mexican landscape and several of
his works exhibited since then, have
caught the fancy of art followers.
His paintings have been exhibited in the Philadelphia Academy of
Fine Arts' annual in 1933 and by
invitation in 1934; the Corcoran
Biennial, Washington, D. C. 1935;
Art Institute of Chicago, 1935; and
also in Dayton, Indianapolis, Columbus and Cleveland. He has been
represented in collections in Long
Island, Flushing, New York City,
Princeton, Detroit, Chicago, and
Dallas.
His also was the job of designing the murals in Lunken airport
at Cincinnati, Western Hills
School, and the city hall.
He is the son of Mrs. Ida Gothard of Edgewood street.
The exhibition is being sponsored by the North Canton library
and the members of the staff
hope that everyone will take advantage of this opportunity to see
the works of a hometown boy.
To Induct
Mayor New
Year's Day
Oaths of Office To Be Taken
Monday b y Candidates
Who Won Out in November Elections
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7 Injured as
Car Hits Tree
Swope to Attend
Basketball Clinic
Will Discuss Fundamentals at
Mount Union Thursday
Ray Swope, whose North Canton high school quintet copped the
state "B" title last season, will
discuss basketball fundamentals as
a nart of the Mount Union College basketball clinic to be held on
the Mount Union campus December 28.
The Mount Union physical education department, headed by
coaches Robert Wright and Harry
Geltz, has arranged a program of
addresses and open forums to cover the various phases of the cage
game. The clinic will open at Memorial hall, 2 p. m., Thursday and
will close with an "M" Club meeting in the evening.
Fundamentals, foul shooting,
held balls, types of defense, and
tvpes of offense, will be presented
to returning Mount Union graduates by former Mount men who
are now in Ohio's coaching ranks.
Other coaches who will speak
before the gathering include Philip Heim of Canton Timken Technical High school, Leroy Raber of
Kenton High school, Wallace Glen-
right of Sandusky High school,
Corl Zimmerman of Akron Garfield, Al Beach of Columbiana
High school, and Lowell Lamb, of
State Street Junior High school of
Alliance. |
Group Returning Home From
Waynesburg Gamie Crash
Christmas celebrations in several Hartville homes were forgotten following the serious injuries
of a group returning home from the
Waynesburg-Hartville game shortly before midnight Friday.
Investigating officers reported
that a car driven by Jesse J. Knox,
32, of Jefferson avenue, Hartville,
ran off the road after rounding a
curve and struck a tree.
Knox sustained injuries to his
left arm and back and lacerations
of the face, hands, legs, shoulder
and one eye.
Passengers in the car also taken
to Mercy hospital following the
crash included William Knox, 9,
injuries to both legs, head lacerations and a skull injury; James
Knox, 7, possible concussion and
shock; Richard Domer, 13, injuries
to left leg and back.
Orville Robinson, 26, 1788 Shaw
avenue, Akron, lacerations and a
chest injury; Howard Slabaugh, 19,
Suffield, possible fracture of jaw,
neck, shoulder, and body abrasions
and Frank Royer, 19, Mopadpre,
possible fractured nose, facial lacerations and back injury. James
Knox appeared to be the most
seriously injured of the group.
Injuries were also sustained by
Mrs. Benjamin Bollinger when the
car driven by her son skidded on
the icy pavement. Mrs. Bollinger
received cuts about the face and
hands, and body bruises. Her son
was uninjured.
Thanks-FrleVds
CARL SPONSELLER
Engineers Elect
Taggart Rites
Are Conducted
To my friends, I who have been
confined to my bed for the past
year, wish to sincerely thank my
many friends, and all the churches
for their constant remembrance of
me through the year, as well as
during this holiday season.
The hundreds of cards, many
clusters and baskets of cut flowers, numerous growing plants and
other remembrances that have
been sent to me, have given me
comfort and joy.
Although not always able to see
those who called, I have been and
am deeply appreciative of their interest.
Each and every individual kind
thought and inquiry has carried |
its message to my heart.
Ben J. Long
Hoover Group Names Officers For Coming Year
Hoover Engineers' club composed of members of the Engineering
department of the Hoover company, conducted their annual election of officers at a recent meeting.
Officers for the year 1940 are
W. M. Harding, president; S. W.
Pollock, secretary; R. D. Hoover,
treasurer; E. F. Duckworth, N. S.
Holl and H. B. White, nominating
committee; B. J. Buchtel, H. A.
Shumaker, E. R. Swann, budget
committee; and C. W. Traut, publicity.
Chairman for the January and
February meetings will be J. S.
Hildebrand assisted by F. L. Hoare
and F. A. Martin.
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CINEMA CLUB BANQUETS
Costonia Man Father of Mrs.
George H. Rose of Here
Funeral rites were held last
Monday afternoon for Jehu Henry
Taggart, 94, Costonia, from his
country home, with the Rev. F. O.
Wise of the First Presbyterian
church, and Rev. Tarr of the historic Brays Chapel Methodist
church officiating.
Mr. Taggart was one of the oiliest residents of Jefferson county,
having lived in Costonia his entire lifetime. He was born in an
old tavern which was situated on
the north bank of the mouth of Is
land Creek, May 17, 1845.
During his lifetime Mr. Taggart
saw the Ohio Valley grow from a
densely wooded river bank, inter-
spersed with farm and wood lots
and small towns which catered to
the tall steamers that paced the
river with their sweating slaves
and heavy cargoes.
The deceased was widely known
in and around Toronto and up until a few years ago carried on nis
dealing in butter and egg products
in that city. He was one of the
oldest members of the Presbyterian church of Toronto.
Surviving are two daughters,
Mrs. George H. Rose of North
Canton and Sarah Taggart of the
home. Also surviving are one niece,
Mrs. Harriet McMillin and two
grandsons, Mervin and Harry Lee,
all of Costonia.
On Monday morning, January 1,
1940, at 10:30 a. m. North Canton
elected office holders will meet in
the council room of the city hall
where they will be sworn into office, positions they are assured of
for the next two years.
To be inducted as the new mayor
of North Canton is the honor of
Guy W. "Casey" Price, who swept
into office in the November elections by a wide margin over his
two rivals, present mayor Frank
Evans and L. Earl Waltenbaugh.
At the same time that Price goes
into office, other members of the
governing bodies of the community
will also be sworn into their respective offices.
At the helm of the financial part
of the city business will be Lester
Firestone, a newcomer in the political ranks. He also was placed
in his position by a good majority
of votes.
Two men who have Served i the
community long and faithfully'wUU
again hold their present posUjiLtLmM
One is Ray A. Bachtel, marSPJS
and the other, Lester BraucheKr!
city clerk. Both were given the\l
ovewhelming support of the townspeople.
Making up the city council wil^
be Orrin Gill, John Shook, Loga:
Becker, Albert Baab, John B
Smith, and Howard Zengler. Of
these men, Zengler is the only
newcomer to the ranks, all the
others serving in a like capacity
at the present time. Zengler was
elected to fill the vacancy left by
Earl Waltenbaugh, mayoral candidate.
On the other civic body, the
board of trustees of public affairs,
two will be returned to their same
position while another makes his
first appearance as a member of
tho board. Holdover members are
Leo Kolp and Walter McElroy
while Carl Sponseller is the new
office holder. He fills the vacancy
left by Weyman Werstler.
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Seek to Raise
$20,000 Bond
Green Township Attempts To
Enlarge Fire Department
Plans to raise $20,000 in bonds
for a Greentownship fire department at Greensburg have been
submitted to the township trustees
to apply for the bond.
In a meeting held recently, Sidney Wellock, Coventry fire chief,
explained the advantages of a rural fire department and stated
that it would decrease insurance
rates on Greentownship property.
It was also pointed out in the
meeting that the expense would
not be for salaries but would be
more for the upkeep of equipment.
A bond would raise the tax rate
rate about seven tenths of a mill
according to those in charge.
Greensburg already has a volunteer department with Marion Baab
as chief. They also have two cisterns for water supply in case of
fire.
ALUMNI TO DANCE
Serai-Formal Affair to be at Case
Mansion Thursday Evening
Case mansion in Canton will be
the scene of the annual alumni
dance sponsored by the Senior Hi-
Y club on Thursday evening, Dec.
28.
The semi-formal affair gets under way at 9 p. m. and lasts until
1 a. m. with Harvey Decker's orchestra playing for dancing.
The dance is open to others than
just alumni and tickets may be secured at the Community building,
any Hi-Y member, or at the door.
Retiring Mayor
Skating's Good!
Turkey Dinner ajt Lutz Ranch For
December Meetinc;
Members of the North Canton
Cinema club enjoyed a turkey dinner at the Lutz ranch at Navarre
last Tuesday evening.
Following the dinner, the balance of the evening was spent socially.
The club's next regular meeting
will be held at the home of Mr.
| and Mrs. Kenneth Smith of Wise
street, on January 5.
Now is a good opportunity to
try out that pair of ice skates
Santy deposited in your stocking
Christmas eve for according to all
reports the lakes and ponds in this
area are in fine condition.
Many of the local followers of
this king of winter sports who
have been out to Lake O'Springs
say that it is ideal for skating and
are taking advantage of the vacation period to get in their share of
fun.
For those who are unable to get
away from town, they will find the
swimming pool also being used for
skating. As is" the usual practice,
enough water was left in the pool
to freeze over and provide a really
smooth surface.
FRANK M. EVANS